Things to see and do Rhônes-Alpes

This jewel of Grenoble's heritage - currently undergoing renovation and redevelopment - was for more than five centuries the seat of justice. Built in 1453, the Old Palace of the Parliament offers behind its imposing facade decorated with coats of arms and animals old parts of Gothic style, including the entrance door with the vaulted corridor and the chapel. The entrance is decorated with satirical subjects. Woodwork by Paul Jude.

It is impossible to miss it: while arriving at Saint-Etienne from the North, the black and white walls of Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain announce it to the travellers. It is one of the most important cultural places of the city. Its collection, with works of 20th and 21st century, is rich in great names like Andy Warhol, Fernand Léger, Picasso, Miro, Wassily Kandisky, Pierre Soulages... More recent personalities of the contemporary art, such Orlan or Gilbert and George are also present at the Museum. The totality of this artistic wealth is not visible in one time: the space available does not allow to expose all of them, and a considerable part of the collections are lent to other museums in the world. The museum also offers many temporary exhibitions, to explore the most forward-thinking facets of the contemporary art. The entrance is free on the first Sunday of each month.

Guéreins offers many opportunities for walking and cycling. The trails of the Val de Saône allow you to discover the diversity of the region's landscapes, with opportunities for encounters with flora and fauna. Hiking enthusiasts can take the Chemin du Curé d'Ars, which links Ars to Montmerle-sur-Saône. Randoland circuits are also available in and around Guéreins, offering itineraries suitable for families with children. For cycling enthusiasts, hiking and biking guides are on sale at the Office de Tourisme Val de Saône Centre. In addition to these outdoor activities, Guéreins also offers a treasure hunt for children, as well as a heritage and tourist itinerary to discover the town's treasures.

Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne is a medieval city of character well worth a visit. Visitors can wander through the town's cobbled streets, admire the old market halls and flower-bedecked bridges, and discover the Dombes ponds on a horse-drawn carriage ride. Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne also offers activities for children, such as horse racing at the local racecourse. Art lovers can visit the town's many craftsmen and craftswomen, and birdwatchers can discover the birds of the Dombes at the observatories. For a bite to eat, there are several restaurants serving Dombes specialities.

This museum, located in the former town hall and school of Cuisat, highlights the local heritage and traditions of this region of the Ain. Several exhibition rooms retrace the life of yesteryear, and the collections focus on showing the close relationship that man has had with domestic nature and flora, particularly local varieties of cultivated plants. An emphasis on the living heritage and its environment with a garden and orchard with an exceptional collection. The museum organizes tours adapted to young visitors and more broadly to families with workshops and themed exhibitions.

This pavilion offers all the benefits in season to inform passers-by, tourists. The various festivals, events, events make good appearance as well as good local plans, markets, festivities. Via rhôna occupies a good place and other natural avenues to borrow in the vicinity by small and large.